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Higher Diploma in Digital Media Technology

Programme Aims

The programme equips students with professional knowledge and skills in digital media technologies, generative AI (artificial intelligence) and interactive media applications, and live streaming and broadcasting to create engaging digital experiences in various environments.

The programme is designed with an emphasis on generic and language training, whole-person development and workplace experience, to well prepare the students to further studies and pursue a career after graduation.

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Category
Vocational Professionals Admission Scheme
Duration of Study
2 Years
Mode of Study
Full Time
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)
HKIIT at IVE (Sha Tin)
Entrance Requirements

Please refer to General Entrance Requirement

Career Prospects

Graduates may be employed as digital media developer & producer, VR / AR application developer, streaming and broadcasting developer & producer, UI / UX designer & developer, mobile apps designer & developer, advertising producer, exhibition coordinator, web designer & developer, YouTube content creator, generative AI specialist or even to develop their SOHO business in the digital media industry.

Articulation

Graduates may articulate to the Degree programmes offered by Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi):

  • BSc (Hons) in Multimedia Technology and Innovation
  • BA (Hons) in Digital Advertising

Graduates may apply for admission to the following programmes:

  • Degree programmes in local universities:
    • The City University of Hong Kong
    • The Hong Kong Baptist University
    • The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • The Education University of Hong Kong
    • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    • The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • The Hong Kong Metropolitan University
    • The University of Hong Kong
  • Articulation Degree programmes in overseas universities (conducted at IVE campus) [Not applicable to Mainland students]:
    • The University of the West of England, UK
  • Other universities in the UK and Australia
Professional Recognition

The programme is recognised by the Hong Kong Computer Society as satisfying the academic requirements for its Associate Membership.

Note
  1. Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme title, content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant.
Curriculum
  • Mathematics and Problem Solving Techniques
  • Digital Photography & Video Shooting Fundamentals
  • Digital Video Editing Fundamentals
  • Introduction to Visual Communication
  • Introduction to Programming
  • 3D Modelling & Rendering Techniques
  • Introduction to AI for Digital Media Applications
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
  • Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
  • IT Essentials - Media
  • VR/AR Studies
  • Motion Graphics
  • Digital Video Production
  • Generative AI for Digital Media Production
  • Metaverse Technology Studies
  • Mobile Advertising and App Design
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part A)
  • Web Design and Development
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part B)
  • Enrichment Module A
  • Final Year Project
  • Digital Music and Sound Design
  • Art Technology with AI
  • 3D Visualization for Multimedia and VR
  • Immersive Experience Design
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
  • Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
  • IT Professionalism
  • Live Entertainment and eSports Event Broadcasting
  • Final Year Project
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentation, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
  • Enrichment Module B
  • Multimedia and VR Post-Production

Industrial Attachment will be arranged at an appropriate time during the period of study between Semester 3- 5.

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